NZH - Mount Harding - Race 5

Harness

13 Runners

11.4f

Unknown

Turf

7.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

R12

Verdict

FRANCO ELVIS (3) ran third last start at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m, beaten 4.5 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. MELTON MAGNATE (11) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his victory last start, scoring by 0.8 metres over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Primary contender in a similar assignment. HEY TONIGHT (8) is right in the mix after finishing runner-up for the second time in a row last start, beaten 0.8 metres at Motukarara Raceway. Ideally placed to go one better. AR GEE RULZ (10) has place claims following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1 ¼m at Rangiora.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Robyns Art at Oamaru over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on November 6 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Impressive Shard at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $6.80. Sure to play a major role. 1st Pick 3 Franco Elvis Jockey: Seth Hill Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope J: Seth Hill T: Greg & Ben Hope	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Robyns Art at Oamaru over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on November 6 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Impressive Shard at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $6.80. Sure to play a major role.
11	In good form recently. Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at Motukarara Raceway (2:33.10) beating Hey Tonight in 3yo+ on November 23 at $5.20. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again. 2nd Pick 11 Melton Magnate Jockey: Ellie Barron Trainer: Grant Payne J: Ellie Barron T: Grant Payne	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis In good form recently. Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at Motukarara Raceway (2:33.10) beating Hey Tonight in 3yo+ on November 23 at $5.20. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.
8	Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Star On The Rocks at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on November 13 at $75.10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Melton Magnate at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $10.50. Hard to beat. 3rd Pick 8 Hey Tonight Jockey: Carter Dalgety Trainer: Barry Ward J: Carter Dalgety T: Barry Ward	74	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Star On The Rocks at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on November 13 at $75.10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Melton Magnate at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $10.50. Hard to beat.

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